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About the Role

Support the delivery of commissioning services across a diverse portfolio of projects, with a particular focus on mission critical facilities and data centres. Work alongside experienced commissioning and technical design teams, involved in the planning, testing, validation and handover of critical electrical systems, ensuring they perform safely, efficiently and reliably.

Responsibilities

Support commissioning activities throughout construction, testing and handover phases.
Participate in Factory Witness Tests (FWTs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), site inspections and functional performance testing.
Review commissioning plans, test procedures, technical submissions, energisation plans and project documentation.
Assist with troubleshooting, issue resolution and verification of system performance.
Work closely with contractors, consultants, vendors, facility operators and client teams.
Maintain commissioning records, reporting and project documentation.
Support commissioning management activities including commissioning plans, test scripts and handover documentation.
Assist in tracking commissioning issues, project risks and system readiness throughout the project lifecycle.
Enter and maintain commissioning data within commissioning management software platforms.
Support preparation of commissioning reports for project teams and clients.
Attend contractor, client and commissioning meetings and contribute to documentation and reporting outcomes.
Contribute to quality, safety and continuous improvement initiatives across the Commissioning team.

Requirements

Passionate about engineering, commissioning and technical problem solving.
Eager to further develop their expertise within commissioning, building services and mission critical environments.
Interested in working on some of Australia's most technically advanced data centre and critical infrastructure projects.
Detail-oriented, organised and committed to quality outcomes.
A strong communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with project teams.
Proactive and willing to take ownership of their work and professional development.
Safety-focused with a continuous improvement mindset.
Demonstrated experience in commissioning, construction, facilities engineering or building services.
Exposure to electrical building systems including LV and HV distribution systems, transformers, switchboards, UPS systems, generators, fuel systems, SCADA, EPMS and BMS platforms.
Experience working on site-based projects.
Exposure to factory testing, equipment inspections, commissioning activities or building systems testing.
Experience conducting Factory Witness Tests (FWTs) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exposure to commissioning management processes, system testing and project delivery methodologies.
Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced project environment.
Experience within data centres, healthcare projects or other critical environments will be highly regarded.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and commissioning management platforms would be beneficial.
Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance will be advantageous.
A willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) power distribution systems
Transformers, switchboards and protection systems
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems
Standby generators and fuel systems
SCADA and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Critical power infrastructure for data centres and mission critical facilities
Integrated systems testing and functional performance testing
Electrical energisation and operational readiness processes
Mission critical reliability and resilience testing
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Commissioning management platforms

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

Entry to mid-level

Education Level

Degree, diploma, trade qualification or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.

Benefits

Employee ownership
Major project exposure
Career development
Mentoring and support from experienced technical and project leaders
Collaborative culture
Global TMT expertise

About the Company

HDR specialises in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Our global team of more than 15,000 employees is united by our values and strengthened by our employee-owned culture.
We collaborate across disciplines, leverage global expertise, and empower our people to create solutions that make a lasting impact.

Equal Opportunity

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.